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Museum of Arts and Design
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Discover pioneering, multidisciplinary artists at the museum dedicated to the value of the handmade and skilled making. At MAD, the creative process is always an up close and personal experience.
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What you'll do
Make your way to New York City's iconic Columbus Circle and walk into the Museum of Arts and Design, just steps from Central Park. Discover modern masters and exciting and diverse up-and-coming artists, a collection of fascinating modern and contemporary art and design rooted in the value of the handmade, and captivating exhibitions advocating for craft’s central role in art and society.
For more information on exhibition dates and times, be sure to check out the attraction website.
Explore the beauty and complexity of lace and open-work textiles in The MAD Drawing Room, a relaxing space for learning, listening, and drawing. Use the magnifiers and materials provided to add your creative work to the growing collection of visitors’ drawings on display.
Discover the museum's captivating exhibits that push the boundaries of innovation. From thought-provoking installations to hands-on workshops, the Museum of Arts and Design offers an immersive journey into the world of artistic expression.
Highlights
Take a free tour of the museum with MAD’s knowledgeable guides.
Visit the Artist Studios program to meet working artists, ask questions, and observe works of art come to life.
Access the MAD Mobile Guide on the Bloomberg Connects app to preview the exhibitions and explore works on view with the artists who made them.
Shop for exceptional artisan fine jewelry and products at the Museum's world-class The Store at MAD.
Enjoy incredible views of the city from the top floor of the Museum while dining on contemporary American fare at Robert restaurant.
Don't miss
MAD’s Craft Front & Center exhibition series, showcasing innovative craft techniques and materials, pioneering artists whose work challenges traditional hierarchies, and new directions for artistic expression.
Where you'll be
2 Columbus Circle, New York, USHow to get there
Stop 28 on Uptown route
59th Street (Columbus Circle) / 57th Street & 7th Avenue / 57th Street & 6th Avenue
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
Monday: Closed
On the following days, the Museum is closed:
July 4, November 27, December 25
On the following days, the Museum closes early:
November 28, December 24
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